You could for sure save some weight going to trail tires and rims. It is a steel bike though. XT group is fairly decent weight, yes?
I did a little messing around with numbers, and with decent carbon rims, an XT set and nice but fairly standard build stuff, I think I could get an XL frame (9 lbs on it's own) down to about 33 lbs. That seems totally reasonable to me.
I love the idea of this bike. I'm just a bit concerned that they are SO new to the market. I reached out to them via Messenger to ask some questions last week, and they haven't got back to me - that also concerns me a bit. I get that everyone in the industry is insanely busy right now.
You could for sure save some weight going to trail tires and rims. It is a steel bike though. XT group is fairly decent weight, yes?
I did a little messing around with numbers, and with decent carbon rims, an XT set and nice but fairly standard build stuff, I think I could get an XL frame (9 lbs on it's own) down to about 33 lbs. That seems totally reasonable to me.
I love the idea of this bike. I'm just a bit concerned that they are SO new to the market. I reached out to them via Messenger to ask some questions last week, and they haven't got back to me - that also concerns me a bit. I get that everyone in the industry is insanely busy right now.
I found them to be very responsive to instagram DMs, fwiw.
No, but they're pretty responsive if you reach out by Instagram DM. I'm seriously considering an LV, just gotta decide on a color!
I did. I guess the only difference is.. "The NV uses thicker tubing for the increased stresses of the higher travel." They list the weights for both frames the same on their web page though, so I'm guessing the difference is negligible? I just ordered the LV frame in matte grey about two weeks ago now, can't wait to get it in!
No, but they're pretty responsive if you reach out by Instagram DM. I'm seriously considering an LV, just gotta decide on a color![/Quote]
How is the sizing on frames? Currently on a large Salsa Timberjack (I’m just under 6’2”, but long arms and torso and shortish legs.) I’m thinking the size 3. Thoughts?
I had one for 3 months, very capable on rough terrain but heavy. My build was 38 pounds. With 150mm up front and 145mm rear, for my tame trails it was overkill. Frame was built well but basic.
I ride pretty chunky stuff in CO, AZ, UT, and NM, so the travel is probably appropriate. not so stoked about the weight, but do want to try a steel bike.
Anyone with some time on either FS frame and the Topaz shock have any feedback on the shock performance and tuning with the single pivot ? I just ordered an NV170 last night. Pretty amped up. Cheers!
Looking back I would have called dvo to have a shock tuned for my weight/ riding style before it was sent to Ferrum. I find I do blow through travel on bigger drops and that. Nothing crazy but would have liked a little more ramp up at the end of the stroke.
Looking back I would have called dvo to have a shock tuned for my weight/ riding style before it was sent to Ferrum. I find I do blow through travel on bigger drops and that. Nothing crazy but would have liked a little more ramp up at the end of the stroke.
Thank you very much for the heads up! Appreciate it.
I am curious about the sizing for a Ferrum LV145, if you have a Ferrum, how tall are you and what size did you go with?
I do go for longer bikes even though I am 5'8"ish and usually size up. I like to be in the 18" reach but also look for a top tube length of 24"-25". Top tube is important for me because that's what I am comfortable with. I know seat tubes are getting steeper and making top tubes short which also makes you sit upright more, which feels wrong to me and cockpit cramped.